Non-scale Victories
Non-scale victories are a big part of my journey to be physically, mentally, and spiritually fit. The number on the scale is just part of the puzzle. I am proud of the weight I have lost because I have worked hard. My husband and I are fortunate to have three Godchildren. A 13 year old Godson and two Goddaughters ages 8 and 6. We love them. The decision to get healthy started when I realized that the time I was spending with them was not the quality of time that would be possible if I lost weight. My non-scale victories increased as my weight decreased. I was playing Truth or Dare with the littlest Goddaughter. She dared me to get in the floor and get back up. I did it. She was pretty excited because I didn’t make an excuse, I just did it. Recently, she asked me to have a dance party with her, and I did it. It was a good five minute dance off. She smiled. I want to be an encouragement to people who may struggle to find success in their journey. Shifting my focus ...